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June 26, 2022

Russia's Putin to make first foreign trip since launching Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit Soviet states in central Asia this week, marking his first trip abroad since the war on Ukraine began back in February.

June 23, 2022

Okinawa, Japan pushes US to draw down base presence 77 years after battle's end

The 77th anniversary of Okinawa prompted Japan's governor to minimize the presence of U.S. military in south Japan. The Battle of Okinawa killed almost 200,000 people at the time.

June 21, 2022

North Korea may declare COVID-19 victory: ‘It always wins’

North Korea is expected to declare victory on its COVID-19 outbreak, with state media reporting plummeting numbers of cases and 18% of the country still showing symptoms.

June 21, 2022

US can rely on what China decries as the 'Asian NATO' for deterrence, former officials say

The QUAD dialogue between the U.S., Japan, Australia and India provides perhaps the strongest regional deterrence against China's regional ambitions in the Indo-Pacific.

June 16, 2022

Could Putin emerge stronger after Russia-Ukraine war? Political scientist flags warning signs

A top political scientist warns of a continuing Vladimir Putin presidency after 2024 when his term ends despite Russian citizens opposing the war on Ukraine.

June 15, 2022

Taiwan warns China it has a missile capable of striking Beijing

The president of Taiwan's Legislative Assembly warned China to think twice before invading, noting that Taiwan has missile capabilities to strike Beijing.

June 12, 2022

Beijing's bar-linked COVID outbreak is 'ferocious,' official says

The Chinese government has enforced regular coronavirus testing within its 'zero-COVID' approach

June 12, 2022

China accuses US of trying to ‘hijack’ support in Asia

China's defense minister lashed out at U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin Lloyd and accused the U.S. of trying to "hijack" Asia-Pacific countries' support against Beijing.

June 11, 2022

US: China’s military activity around Taiwan threatens region

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stressed the US does not support Taiwanese independence but Chinese military activity around the Asian island could change the status quo.

June 8, 2022

China, Cambodia break ground on port, dismiss US concerns

China and Cambodia launched the expansion of the Ream Naval Base, with Asian officials stating the facility would not be accessible to foreign nations once complete.